- acetylsalicylic acid as a noun:
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acetylsalicylic acid
noun
1 acetylsalicylic acid
The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets.
synonyms: aspirin, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph.
Dutch: acetylsalicylzuur, aspirientje, aspirine
Polish: polopiryna, aspiryna
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